Vietnamese Chicken Curry Recipe - (Cà Ri Gà)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork can be less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Homemade blends can be fresher, and turmeric is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Cut the chicken into pieces and season with salt, pepper, and curry powder.

Chop the garlic, shallot, ginger, and onion.

In a pot, heat the cooking oil and sauté the garlic, shallot, ginger, and onion until fragrant.

Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.

Add the carrots, lemongrass, chicken broth, water, coconut soda, and chicken bouillon powder.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Stir in the coconut cream and sugar, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with red chili if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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